People love to "shoot the messenger" and I know that discussing a different point of view and asking tough questions will cause alot of hatred for me. That's the reason behind the title of my blog.
"When I tell any truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do." ~William Blake

Monday, July 7, 2008

My Motives

Although the refusal to allow Jodi to be compensated is ridiculous, the real reason members of the family are upset is the fact that Jodi is being replaced as the caregiver. Jodi was a voice for the children. She actually approached those involved with filming/producing and questioned them about things she was concerned about involving the children. Jon and Kate are too busy striking the next deal to even notice.

Jodi made sure that the camera time in her home was limited, so the children could relax and have a break. Her only motive in being involved with the show was to be an advocate for the children. She was the voice of reason. Her home was a calm getaway for the kids. She is a loving, nurturing, caring person, and above all, she is their FAMILY. Now the kids will be watched by a stranger in their own home, with no escape from the filming/"studio". No place to go to take a break.

It's my opinion that their home is their "work" and I can only imagine that it's hard for them to separate the two. They are not playing a part or pretending to be a character on a show. This is their LIFE. Child actors at least know the difference between their "work" and their home. They would leave the set and go HOME. It is two distinct places. Now the only place the children had to go has been taken away from them.

Jodi also voiced her concerns to Kate, and I'm sure Kate didn't appreciate any other opinions. Kate has cut out everyone from their lives who would have a "right" to voice their opinions--people who actually see all of the off camera things that go on. People who see the way these kids are being affected. Maybe she doesn't want to be held accountable to anyone? If many people think what they see on camera is bad, imagine what it's like when the cameras are off. I know some want to believe that they are just choosing the worst things to show on TV, but that isn't the case at all. Sure, there is editing involved, but they can only edit what they are given.

There is NO ONE left to stand up for what's best for these children. The only people they have to get advice from are people who are making money off of them. Their "hired" people don't care about the kids as much as they care about making money. Any advice they receive will be in the interest of the business, not the children.

I'm just heartbroken that the kids have now lost one of the most important people in their lives. Someone who has always put their needs above her own. The only person who was left to be an advocate for the children has been cut off. That is the main reason that I feel compelled to speak out. IMO, keeping quiet will cause more harm than coming forward and bringing these issues to light.

Rise of Reality TV Spurs Look into State's Child Labor Laws

A Minor Consideration

A Former Neighbor: Jon and Kate...too late?

Blog excerpt from a former neighbor, Walt Mueller:Which leads me to this. . . we need to respond. Silence is not an option. One of the great lessons of history is that those who remain silent and uninvolved when a group of people are being oppressed (in this case, 8 small children) are not helping, but hurting the situation. Those people who choose to remain silent and not intervene by speaking up, have chosen to actively participate in the oppression. It's guilt by silence. In this case, two parents and 8 little kids are laying wounded on the side of the road.

Christianity Today

The Gospel and the GosselinsJune 1, 2009As fellow Christians, we should have reminded the Gosselins that life is a gift to be received in gratitude, not something to be grasped, purchased, or sold. In many ways, the last four seasons of Jon & Kate Plus Eight is the story of a family that seemed to progressively lose sight of this truth. Read the entire article Here.

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Some Fitting Quotes

Man has always sacrificed truth to his vanity, comfort and advantage. He lives... by make-believe. ~W. Somerset Maugham, The Summing Up, 1938Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. In the first, it is ridiculed, in the second it is opposed, in the third it is regarded as self-evident. ~Arthur Schopenhauer

Those who think it is permissible to tell white lies soon grow color-blind. ~Austin O'MalleyWith lies you may get ahead in the world - but you can never go back. ~Russian proverb

About Me

"Truth Fears No Questions"--
I am Aunt Jodi's sister, and hopefully what I have to say will open eyes and help raise awareness for the need for laws to protect children in the entertainment industry. This is a tragic example of how money and fame can blind parents, preventing them from making decisions that are best for their children. I urge you to realize that these children were not brought into the world to be used for anyone's entertainment. Just because this is all they know doesn't make it "normal". They deserve privacy and protection.